Creative Writing

I've penned 75 new writing prompts, which mainly focuses on wordplay, objects, and random phrases. They can be for beginning, novice, or experienced writers. Whether you're trying something new or wanting to challenge yourself, the end goal is to write more than what you did before. Write on!

What does writing in third person mean, and why is it so useful?

Storytelling is an art. A skilled writer uses words to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s imagination. You need to show not tell the details of your tale. Here are some writing exercises to help you do this.

This article aims to teach you how to select the right word for the right line in your poems by analyzing the use of phonemes in "Sappho 31" and Bob Dylan's "It's Alright, Ma (I'm only Bleeding)."

Flash fiction or microfiction is a genre involving very short stories. Despite their brevity, the stories can convey a lot of information and be very effective.

It should be easy to find things to write about, but what happens if words just won't come? Don't allow writer’s block to take over. Here's a fun exercise using a picture for inspiration to get your creativity flowing again.

Looking to amp up your creative writing skills? Check out this hub where we'll go over many different types of Disaster elements you can through into your story.

Writing is a solitary, and often lonely endeavor, but it doesn't have to be. With technology enabling us to reach across the globe, writers can connect with others for comradery, inspiration, feedback and advice. If you are a writer, consider joining these great online writing communities.

Finding inspiration to write can be tough, especially if writer's block has you in its clutches. This article details five methods to defeat your procrastination and get writing again.

Backstory is the technical term for the background of your novel's characters - how did they get here, and why do they behave the way they do? It takes skill to incorporate it seamlessly into your story

Use these great Valentine's Day writing prompts to inspire amazing story ideas for any genre.

The article provides information about ten flash-fiction competitions that are free to enter. Additional submission information and resources for the listed sites is offered.

Fan fiction writers have many reasons why they write fan fiction. Here are 13 of them.

Fictional world building can be an inexpensive, fun hobby that stimulates your imagination. Writers use fictional world building as a tool for developing the background to a well rounded story.

Looking for inspiration? Got writer's block? Need to finish a project quickly? Whether you're writing a novel or poem or painting a picture, sometimes it helps to have a little nudge. Here are some prompts you can use, including some photo prompts and prompt table. Use them well!

Can humor writing be taught, or is "funniness'" an inborn trait? Can you learn how to write humor? There might be something to learn if we examine what makes us laugh.